Buckley officer overcomes setback to make the team

Air Force Academy graduate, 1st. Lt. Dymond James, 460th Operations Group staff instructor, recently went down to Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, to compete for a position on the U.S. Air Force Women’s Basketball Team, and made it.

The 140th EOD maintains proficiency

An ammunition box containing explosives is ready for detonation June 23, 2016, at the Airburst Range on Fort Carson, Colo. The 140th Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit practiced their craft at the range, using a 40-pound shape charge, C-4 explosives and detonating cord in order to maintain

Class 16-E graduates ALS

Buckley Airman Leadership School Class 16-E stand together after their graduation June 23, 2016, at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. This graduation represents an important part of enlisted force professional military education, teaching valuable skills required for

Panther of the week: Senior Airman Matthew Greger

Home Station and Unit: 2nd Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, ColoradoHometown: Staten Island, NYAir Force Specialty: 1C651, Space Systems OperatorTime in Service: 4 Years, 2 MonthsWhat he likes most about his job: Constantly being supported by extremely diverse peers able to work

New antenna brings enhanced capabilities to the battlefield

The 460th Space Communications Squadron, Air Force Wideband Enterprise Terminals Program office, Tobyhanna Army Depot and Radome Services have been working together to replace an aging terminal or antenna on Buckley Air Force Base in order to increase capabilities and keep up with technological

Buckley holds annual Snyder Ride, remembers Airman

Team Buckley members gathered outside of the 460th Space Communications Squadron at the Senior Airman Michael S. Snyder memorial in order to honor his memory June 16 on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Snyder, a member of the 460th SCS, was hit and killed by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle

Academy cadets get look at operational AF missions

Cadet Alex Korskey, U.S. Air Force Academy, engages in an exercise active shooter scenario hosted by the 460th Security Forces Squadron during a mission briefing June 15, 2016, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The cadets toured Buckley’s units and missions, while engaging with leaders of all ranks

Space operators represents Buckley, AF at grueling triathlon

The gun goes off, everyone sprints for the water, and all that can be heard for a mile is the frantic splashing of competitors trying to swim faster than the person next to them.They leap out of the water and jump on a bike, pedaling as fast as their legs can move. It takes coordination,

743rd Military Intelligence Battalion celebrates at Army Ball

Heisman Trophy winner visits Buckley

Former All-American, Heisman Trophy winner and National Football League running back Herschel Walker spoke to service members June 8 at the fitness center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Walker has an illustrious athletic career which includes being a part of the men’s Olympic bobsled team in 1992,